The DnD 5.5 update to the 5th edition rules was published to update the widely popular 5th edition ruleset in order to address long-standing pain points in the 5e core rules.
Because the new ruleset is so fresh, we’re still very early in our coverage of the system, and there is a lot of content to write. Check back frequently for updates.
5e DnD to 5.5e Transition Guide and Change Log
A comprehensive look at what has changed in the transition from the 2014 DnD 5e rules to the 2024 DnD 5.5e rules. Players making the transition will find this article a helpful way to quickly adapt to the new rules. Great to use as a starting point for long time players of earlier DnD rulesets.
Book Abbreviations Guide – 5th Edition
Alphabetized list of abbreviations used to indicate source material throughout our other articles.
Character Optimization
Comprehensive guides to character optimization including feedback, guidance, and example builds, detailing every aspect of building and playing your character. Articles cover all classes, subclasses, and races, as well as a selection of feats as spells that require deeper examination. Character optimization content is what built RPGBOT into the site you see today, and is the part of TTRPGs that I enjoy sharing with others the most.
DnD 5.5 Classes and Subclasses
The mechanical heart of your character, your class and subclass determine the vast majority of how your character functions.
DnD 5.5 Species
Your characters species greatly defines who they are as a character, while also providing some exciting traits that can greatly enhance your character’s capabilities.
DnD 5.5 Feats
Offering powerful ways to customize and strenghen your character, feats are an essential part of any optimized build. Our feat guides dig into the mechanics of individual feats and offer advice on how to use them to maximize their benefits.
State of the 5.5 DnD Meta
Understanding the general meta of the system can be extremely informative when building characters.